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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Grant Family Portrait

1861

Albumen print | 15.7 x 13.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2160105

Photograph of a family portrait of John Grant, the Head Keeper at Balmoral Castle and his family posed outside of their house on the Balmoral estate. The group includes John Grant (1810-79), and Mrs Grant (1817-87) and their children; John, Alexander, James, Arthur, Albert, Andrew and Victoria. The family dog is seated at Mrs Grants feet.

This portrait was probably taken in 1861 when Wilson was asked by Queen Victoria to take a series of photographs of her Keepers and their families.
  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Albert Grant (1852-1921)
    Arthur Patrick Grant (1850-1937)
    Grant family
    John Grant (1810-79)
    Elizabeth Grant (1817-87)
    John Grant (1842-82)
    Victoria Alexandrina Mussen (1858-1914)
    Andrew Grant (1855-1943)
    Alexander Grant (1844-1939)
    James Anderson Grant (1846-81)
  • 15.7 x 13.8 cm (image)

    28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • [Balmoral 1856-61]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs